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Lautem, Timor Leste

Lautém · Timor Leste

Lautem is a small town in Lautém, Timor Leste with a population of 3,157. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,157 Population 13/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Dili Timezone

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About Lautem

Lautem

Lautém is one of the municipalities of Timor-Leste, at the eastern end of the country. It has a population of 64,135 and an area of 1,813 km2. Its capital is Lospalos, which lies 248 km east of the national capital, Dili.

People

Population3,157
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,157
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-8.3642°, 126.9044°
TimezoneAsia/Dili
Country🇹🇱 Timor Leste
State / ProvinceLautém
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,349 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lautem

Lautem is a small town in Timor Leste (Lautém) with a population of 3,157. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Dili.

Lautem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Timor Leste avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area240.9 sq mi (623.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-8.3642°N, 126.9044°W
TimezoneAsia/Dili

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above Timor Leste avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 21, 1991 106 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M6.6 102 km
Jul 13, 1994 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.5 133 km
Jan 30, 2008 154 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 146 km
May 27, 2022 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.2 36 km
Apr 19, 2008 79 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.1 147 km
Jun 6, 2008 149 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.0 145 km
Aug 28, 2003 131 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste M6.0 149 km
Sep 18, 2001 138 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M6.0 133 km
Apr 19, 2008 72 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M6.0 141 km
Feb 23, 2013 51 km E of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 63 km
Jun 21, 2003 142 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.9 138 km
Nov 8, 1998 139 km N of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.7 124 km
Apr 20, 2008 75 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.6 146 km
Jul 27, 2010 128 km N of Baukau, Timor Leste M5.5 129 km
Feb 26, 2009 144 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 138 km
May 25, 2013 150 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 146 km
Jul 26, 1990 140 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.5 134 km
Apr 2, 2020 65 km N of Metinaro, Timor Leste M5.5 141 km
Apr 2, 2010 111 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 103 km
Jul 7, 1999 106 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste M5.4 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
April 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in
May 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in Warmest
December 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Lautem has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in July to 80°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Lautem

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sols center. Association AHHA - - - -
Ensino Basico Central No. 1 Lautem - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Lautem

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Lospalos

Monuments in Lautem

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monument Apikuru

Clinics in Lautem

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centro Saude Pitileti

Airports Near Lautem

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baucau AirportBCHMedium Airport
Com Airport-Small Airport
Fuiloro Airfield-Small Airport
John Becker Airport-Small Airport
Lospalos Airfield-Small Airport
Viqueque AirportVIQSmall Airport
Wetar Island Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lautem

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Igreja Katolika Lautem

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Dili

🇹🇱 About Timor Leste

Capital Dili
Population 1,267,972
Area 15,007 km²
GDP (USD) $2,079,767,170
GDP per capita $1,502
HDI 0.634
Life expectancy 67.7 years
Internet users 34.0%
Urban population 28.6%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Portuguese, Tetum
Calling code +670
TLD .tl
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lautem

What is the population of Lautem?

Lautem has a population of 3,157 residents and is located in Timor Leste. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 240.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lautem?

Lautem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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